Best of Asia: Mekong River Exploration 2010/2011

• 15 nights land and river cruise vacation
• 7 nights river cruise from Ho Chi Minh City to Angkor via Kampong Cham
• Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Phnom Penh, Kampong Cham, Angkor Wat

 

The centre-piece of our visit to Indochina is a seven night passage along the great Mekong River from Ho Chi Minh City to Angkor Wat, one of the greatest Buddhist sites in all Asia.
Your journey will begin in Bangkok with a few days of luxury in the riverside Shangri La Hotel. We will also spend two days in Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, where we can enjoy the sights and absorb the intriguing mix of South East Asia and France before embarking on our Mekong River cruise.
For the next seven days you will cruise along the Mekong River. Firstly you will explore the Delta; here the river-life is rich and fascinating with whole towns floating on rafts. We will then make our way through Vietnam to the Cambodian border and onwards towards the capital of Phnom Penh. Continuing up river we will reach Kampong Cham, the furthest north we can navigate. We hope to see river dolphins and explore remote villages where the rich tapestry of Cambodian life continues in its own timeless way. Lastly, the highlight for many will be the visit to the ancient Khmer city of Angkor Wat.

Vacation times: 14 June to 20 September 2010 and 22 September 2010 to 23 March 2011

Price per person in double occupany in second period:
Lower Deck - Twin cabin £3895
Main Deck - Twin cabin £3995
Upper Deck - Twin £4395
Upper Deck Premium Twin £4495
Lower Deck - Single £3795
Lower Deck - Sole Use £4695
Main Deck - Sole Use £4795
Upper Deck - Sole Use £5295
Upper Deck Premium Twin - Sole use £5395

UPSTREAM – EVERY MONDAY from June 14, 2010 to March 21, 2011.
DOWNSTREAM – EVERY WEDNESDAY from June 23, 2010 to March 23, 2011

Price Includes: Economy class scheduled air travel London GB. If you arrive in Bangkok from any other place this will be deducted. Six nights hotel accommodation on breakfast only basis, seven nights aboard a Pandaw vessel on full board basis, drinks whilst onboard (including tea, coffee, mineral water, local beers, local spirits and cocktails), shore excursions, guides, entrance fees and donations, lunch on days 5 and 14, port taxes, UK departure tax.

Not Included: Travel insurance, visas, gratuities, local departure tax.
NB: The itinerary shown is for guidance only and is subject to change depending on local conditions.

NB: The itinerary is subject to change depending on local conditions.

The Pandaw Story
The Irrawaddy Flotilla Company was founded in 1865 and by the 1920?s was the largest privately owned fleet of ships in the world. In 1942 the bulk of the fleet of over 650 vessels was sunk in an act of denial when the Japanese invaded Burma. Most of these vessels were paddle steamers and the largest class was licensed to carry 4000 deck passengers. In 1995 the Irrawaddy Flotilla company was revived by Paul Strachan. He acquired the Pandaw built in 1947, from the Inland Water Transport and spent a year re-fitting her. They tried to conserve as many original features as they could, restoring her to recreate the atmosphere and character of the first class deck of a colonial river steamer. Using old photographs and models and interviewing a number of the old company's former employees the restoration was as authentic as was possible.
The average Pandaw stateroom size (170 sq ft/16 square metre) is considerably larger than the average on other ships. Fine dining and excellent service, a hospitable caring management team all help to make a Pandaw experience something very special. The staff to guest ratio is higher than on most other ships or hotels ensuring high levels of service and care. There are no hidden extras on a Pandaw cruise like additional charges for unscheduled sightseeing trips; complimentary coffee and tea are available all day on the sun deck and mineral water is not charged for.

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* Please Note: All prices quoted are per person and do not include fuel surcharges and applicable taxes.

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